An Update on Sustainable Urban Forest Management: Strategies, Technology, Invasives, Oh My A Workshop Sponsored by the Mid-America Regional Council April 17th, 2017
Presented by: Chris Peiffer | Director of Urban Forestry Consulting | Plan-It Geo
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Presentation Road Map What is sustainable urban forestry? What data do you need for effective management?
What do you do with this data? How can you manage and update this data? So, where do you get started?
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Agenda Introduction Elements of a Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Gathering From Assessment to Action Urban Forest Management Software
Recap Break Creating a Road Map For Your Program Resources for Urban Forest Management Comments and Questions www.planitgeo.com | info@planitgeo.com
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About: est. 2012 | headquartered in Arvada, CO with offices in PA, NC, WI, and CA Intro Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
Ian Hanou | Owner, Director of Business Development 15 years exp., managed 100+ urban forestry projects Chris Peiffer | Director of Urban Forestry Consulting 8 years exp., ISA Certified, Project Manager, Plan Writer
Senior Software Engineer Lead Software Application Developer Junior Software Developer
GIS and Natural Resources Specialist Director of Field Services GIS and Software Database Technician Business Developers Marketing Specialist Tree Inventory Technicians www.planitgeo.com | info@planitgeo.com
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Intro
Our Services & Markets
Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
GIS and Remote Sensing Software: Urban Forest Cloud - Web, mobile, hybrid, and desktop - Subscription and custom tools - 100+ software clients/users
Tree Inventory | Risk Assessment Ecosystem Services Analysis
Recap
Urban Canopy & Forest Analysis
Creating a Road Map
Resource Management Planning
Resources
Training, Workshops, Surveys
Comments & Questions
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Intro
Urban Forestry Planning
Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Intro
The “Urban Forest Cloud”
Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Park Plotter®
Tree Plotter®
Work Order Management®
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Canopy Planner®
Custom Apps Native Apps
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Sustainable Urban Forestry Intro
Sustainable Sustainable Urban Urban Forestry Forestry
Set the Stage
Information Gathering
Cover the Canopy
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Gather the Information Construct the Community Framework
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Evaluate & Measure Success
Resources
Comments & Questions
Develop & Implement the Plan
Source: The Sustainable Urban Forest A Step-byStep Approach Leff, Michael. Davey Institute & US Forest Philadelphia Field Station. Sept 2016 http://www.itreetools.org/resources/content/Su stainable_Urban_Forest_Guide_14Nov2016.pdf
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Components of A Successful Program Intro
Sustainable Sustainable Urban Urban Forestry Forestry
Organized Leadership
Information Gathering
Dedicated Personnel
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Effective Public Relations Sustainable Funding Mechanisms
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Shared Vision and Goals‌leads to‌
Resources
Comments & Questions
Information Gathering 9
Information Gathering Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Gather existing or new data to understand your urban forest and achieve your program’s goals and vision
Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Collecting Tree Data Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Full, partial, or sample plots tree inventory Project area Data fields and values Collection methods Assessments, Plans, and Tech for Community Trees
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Tree Inventories Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
“Bottom-up� approach: Purpose: - Maintenance needs
- Prioritize maintenance - Understand tree structure (count, age, species) - Budget strategies - Reduce risk and liability - Ecosystem services value - Available planting sites
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
- Identify potential insect/disease problems - Attain funding Street and/or park trees Public and/or private trees
Comments & Questions
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Tree Inventories Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
“Bottom-up� approach: Planning -
ID info needed and how it will be used, including inventory area
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Assess resources (computers, software, people, etc.)
-
Determine method of data collection
Implementation -
Trainings
-
Collect data and check accuracy
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Application -
Analyze and use data
Recap
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Establish maintenance objectives based on data (e.g. species diversity)
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Prepare annual work plans and budgets
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Maintenance -
Re-inventory the trees to maintain information, or
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Continuously update information
Comments & Questions
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Tree Inventories Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Common data fields collected: Location (x/y coordinates, street name, street #) Tree species Diameter at breast height (4.5’) Condition Priority maintenance Routine maintenance needed Planting sites Observations/comments
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Tree Inventories Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
Collection Methods Walk or “windshield” inventory Pen and paper
GPS units Mobile GIS in proprietary software
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Risk Assessments Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering
Identify, prioritize, manage, and reduce potential risks Common observations noted: Size of defect Probability of failure Target risk
From Assessment to Action
Other risk Overall risk rating
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Urban Tree Canopy Assessments Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Tree Canopy Assessment Components Intro
Land cover mapping
Maps & Metrics
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
Reporting Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Analysis Tools
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Land Cover Metrics Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Tree Canopy Metrics Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
UTC (Existing Urban Tree Canopy) PPA-Veg (Possible vegetative area for planting)
Recap
Creating a Road Map
PPA-Imp (Possible impervious area for planting)
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Data Integrated with GIS Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Client-Specific Data Summaries Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
Social: Neighborhood, census blocks
Political: Wards, voting districts Environmental: Riparian buffer, watersheds
Management: ROW, land use, zoning, parcels
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Resource and Program Assessment Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Identify partners and key stakeholders Identify current tree program status Identify SWOT’s Determine needs and goals Determine type of plan and report needed
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Resource and Program Assessment Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry Information Info Gathering Gathering From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Tools Available for Gap Analysis The Urban Forest Sustainability and Management Review (UFSMR) System “The UFSMR system uses a comprehensive checklist covering every aspect of urban forest management and condition by categories, components within the categories, and green asset evaluation criteria�
The Checklist 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Policy and ordinances Professional staffing and training Funding and accounting Authority Inventories Urban forest management plans
7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Risk management Disaster planning Practices (standards and best management practices) Community Green asset evaluation (trees, soils): Observed outcomes
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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From Assessment to Action Intro
Putting the data into a plan for action
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Types of Tree Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
Consider Purpose:
Long-range planning Short-range planning Site specific planning Types: Inventory Summary Reports Annual Work Plans Planting Plans Tree Management Plans Canopy Action Plans Urban Forest Master Plans 26
Inventory Summary Reports Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Typically public street and park trees Summarize tree inventory data -
Tree structure Maintenance needs Potential risks Ecosystem benefits/Appraisal Values
General recommendations Provide data spreadsheets Maps of priority trees, planting locations, etc. No maintenance scheduling No budgeting
Comments & Questions
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Inventory Summary Reports Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Species Composition
Size Distribution
Tree Condition
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
Observations
Trees to be Removed and Location Map
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Annual Work Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Annual program and maintenance Based on available fiscal budget Considers priority maintenance and risks Commonly addresses: -
Planning and admin Tree planting Tree pruning Tree removals Public relations Funding Other: plant health care, trainings, watering
Comments & Questions
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Annual Work Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Planting Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Strategic tree planting plans based on: -
Species diversity Planting spaces Pest & disease threats Site and species suitability Climate change resiliency Budgets and resources Planting and canopy goals Volunteers and outreach
Comments & Questions
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Planting Plans Intro
Summary of tree suitability by species Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Common Austrian Pine Callery Pear Crabapple Green Ash Honeylocust Lombardy Poplar Maple Newport Plum Plum Red Maple Serviceberry Shubert Chokecherry Siberian Elm Washington Hawthorn Littleleaf Linden Quaking Aspen Apple TOTAL
Remain 2 13 3 -
Replace 1 5 2 1
Remove 1 -
Total 2 14 9 2 1
-
1 1
-
1 1
1 -
1 3 1 8
-
2 3 1 8
2 1
2 -
-
4 1
1
-
-
1
-
1
-
1
23
1 1 29
1
1 1 53
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Planting Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Determine recommended species list. Consider: Diversity Location Purpose Non-invasives Public input and preference
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Tree Management Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
Typically city-owned street and park trees Based on tree inventory data Includes components of tree inventory report and work plans Other components: -
Budgeting Staffing 5 and 10-year strategies Tree maintenance recommendations and schedules: Young tree pruning Routing pruning High risk pruning and removals Planting Watering, fertilizing, other 34
Tree Management Plans Intro
Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Tree Management Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example Age class
Analyze tree data
1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0
6%
Information Gathering
7%
19%
8%
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
12%
8% 9%
Species diversity
Recap
10% 10%
10%
sweetgum
post oak
eastern redbud
American sycamore
callery pear
red maple
pin oak
siberian elm
common hackberry
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
Potential Risks
Risk Rating Severe High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk None TOTAL
Count 70 1,230 2,921 2,023 19 6,263
20%
15% 12% 10%
Extremely High Probability of Failure 63 82 0 0 0 145
10% 6%
0-3"
Condition
silver maple
26%
3-6"
6-12" 12-18" 18-24" 24-30" >30"
Maintenance needs
Size of Defect (>20") with Extremely High Probability of Failure 54 12 0 0 0 66
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Tree Management Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example Develop recommendations 5-year strategy: all high-risk maintenance to be completed (e.g. removals) Perform a continuing routine pruning cycle for public trees on a 10-yr rotation Perform cyclical pruning of young trees Develop plans for the aftercare of newly planted trees Develop plans of action for pests and diseases Count of trees identified for removal by size class to be completed within five years
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
DBH Range
Count
0-3in
21
3-6in
34
6-12in
69
12-18in
134
18-24in
97
24-30in
92
>30in
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TOTAL
493
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Tree Management Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example What to do with these removals? Urban Wood Utilization Urban Wood User’s Resource Guide: A network to learn how to use urban wood for
Lumber Slabs Wood components Wood products Learn more at http://illinoisurbanwood.org/ a tool for the
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Tree Management Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example Develop a maintenance schedule
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
“Map showing the location of the 59 trees identified for removal that have a Risk Rating of Severe� 39
Tree Management Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example Develop a management program budget
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Tree Management Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Tree Management Plan: Joplin, MO example Monitor and evaluate
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Canopy Action Plans Intro
Example: Region of Memphis, TN
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Link to CAP: http://issuu.com/planitgeoissuu/docs/memphisregional_canopyactionplan_fi Link to UTC Fact Sheets: http://issuu.com/planitgeoissuu/docs/memphisregional_canopyactionplan_fi
Comments & Questions
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Canopy Action Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
ASSESSMENT Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
REPORT
SWOT
“From Assessment to Action”
Recap
Creating a Road Map
CANOPY ACTION PLAN
Resources
ACTION Comments & Questions
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Canopy Action Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Refinement of UTC Data – Inputs and Outputs Prioritized Census Block Groups
Information Gathering
Summary of Potential UTC within Priority Parcels and Total Potential UTC Acres by Municipality and Unincorporated Areas Municipality
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
Priority Parcel
Priority
Total Potential
Count
Plantable Acres
UTC Acres
Bartlett
42
184
17,365
Germantown
1,434
252
12,596
Lakeland
661
339
15,238
Collierville
3,564
1,357
23,099
Arlington
4,783
3,419
14,740
Millington
3,933
6,077
18,611
Unincorporated
9,804
19,919
56,208
Memphis
38,635
29,323
66,041
Munford
n/a*
n/a*
5,874
Atoka
n/a*
n/a*
7,594
62,856
60,870
237,366
TOTAL
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Canopy Action Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action
Stakeholder SWOT Workshop
Evaluated the region’s programs based on: Stable Vegetative Resource Management of the Tree Resource Strong Community Framework (Uses the framework from “Criteria and Indicators for Strategic Urban Forest Planning and Management” )
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Outcomes guided the Canopy Action Plan
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Canopy Action Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
2: Community Framework
1: Vegetation Resource
3: Resource Mgmt.
Involvement Canopy Cover
Tree Plans
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action
Stakeholder SWOT Workshop
Plans
Organizations Business Interaction
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Staffing
Awareness
Age/Species/Size Distribution
Neighborhood Action
Native v. Invasive Condition
Design Standards
Public/Private Cooperation Inventory
Funding
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Canopy Action Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
Canopy Action Plan
Goals
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Objectives Strategies
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Implementation
Identify Goals for Assessment, Management, and Collaboration of Urban Forestry in the Region Based on SWOT workshop and stakeholder and community surveys Strategies to address weaknesses and threats were based on the strengths and opportunities identified
Implementation based on order of priority and includes recommendations for yearly tracking of progress
Comments & Questions
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Canopy Action Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Canopy Action Plan
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action
Implementation of Goals and Strategies ďƒź Implementation of strategies that identifies the priority and measures of progress ďƒź Summary of implementation separated by Assessment, Management, and Collaboration
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Canopy Action Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Community UTC Fact Sheets
10 Community UTC Fact Sheets Highlights of UTC data Summarizes plantable area Provides recommendations
UTC % <30% 31% - 35% 36% - 45% >45%
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Urban Forest Master Plans Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
“A road map, providing detailed information, recommendations, and resources needed to effectively and proactively manage and grow a city's tree canopy”
“What do we have? What do we want? How do we get there? How are we doing?” Comprehensive and long-term approach Public and private trees and greenspace Vision, Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Tactics, Milestones, and Measurements Uses data from inventories, canopy assessments, i-Eco plots, surveys, outreach campaigns, workshops, others Integrates with other plans such as GI and Comp plans
Comments & Questions
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Urban Forest Master Plans Intro Strategy
Tracking and Evaluation
Priority
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Historical background Current situation
Information Gathering
What do we have?
From From Assessment Assessment to toAction Action Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Monitor & evaluate Take corrective action
Are we getting what we want?
What do we want?
Resource needs Goals
Recap
Creating a Road Map
How do we get what we want?
Resources
Comments & Questions
Strategies Time, responsibility, budgets 51
Break
Photo Source: http://kcparks.org/services/natural-resources-management/
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Urban Forest Management Software Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Web and mobile-based tools for:
Tree inventory collection and management Invasive pest management and planning Public outreach Urban tree canopy (UTC) data Tree planting prioritization
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Tree Inventory Management Software Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Technical Details: Subscription-based Web-browser and Cloud-based - Web connection / URL - No install or other software
Mobile - Tablets and smartphones
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Map-based - Place tree points on imagery - Many base maps to choose from
Administration - Manage users and permissions
Resources
Comments & Questions
Use the tools for tree maintenance and planting plans! 54
Web/Mobile Tree Inventory Components Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Tools
Reports
Edit Data
Legend
Add / Move Trees
Login
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
Data Table Manager
Basic tree info
Enter/Update Tree Attributes 55
Add and Update Trees Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
Use GPS for orientation or to zoom in Click (or tap) the map to add new tree point The x/y coordinate is populated from the aerial imagery Tree Details popup for entering or updating data
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Filter and Sort Trees Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
By Attribute Fields or Map Polygon (or both) Filters apply to: the map, data table, exports, and reports
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Filter and Sort Data Examples Intro
Scenario 1: Identify high risk trees for immediate removal Scenario 2: Identify ash trees >18 inches in Good condition Scenario 3: Identify trees planted within the last 5 years Scenario 4: Only view charts and tables for a desired park
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Creating a Road Map
Scenario 2
Recap
Scenario 4
Software
Resources
Comments & Questions
Save this filter and map! 58
Filter and Sort Data Examples Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Create Maps, Charts, and Reports Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Create Maps Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software Software
Create custom map URLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s based on your filters and location!
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
Add live map links to your reports! https://pg-cloud.com/tpDemo/?scenario=AshTreesForTreatment 61
Create Charts Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Create Reports Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Add titles and descriptions
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Choose which charts to include and arrange the order for the report
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Export Data Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Export to Excel or GIS to conduct additional analyses Export all or selected data Sort and filter data Conduct additional analyses Update data and import
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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EAB Cost Calculator & Scenario Tool Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Purpose of the EAB Tool Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Inventory populations of ash trees and calculate estimates of ash treatment,
removal, and replanting costs Compare management scenarios Increase awareness
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
Calculations and estimates gathered from http://int.entm.purdue.edu/ext/treecomputer/ 66
EAB Tool Steps Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Create EAB management cost scenarios from ash trees you’ve inventoried in the app, or simply enter an estimated ash population by size class Review default costs for 3 Management Activities: ash tree removal, replanting, and EAB treatment/injection Run the tool, name a scenario, review results, and print a scenario report. Create a 2nd scenario and compare two scenarios side-by-side
Resources
Comments & Questions
Click “Get Started” and follow each step 67
Choose Management Activities Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban
ď&#x192;ź Select a timespan and EAB management activities ď&#x192;ź Choose what proportion of ash tree removals will be replanted
Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Choose Your Ash Trees Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
There are 4 methods. A scenario can include all inventoried ash trees, select ones, or an estimated number. 1. Choose All to use all ash trees you’ve inventoried in the app 2. Select Custom to use Tree Plotter’s Advanced Filter tool 3. Select All High Value Trees will only use trees you’ve flagged as high value from your inventory data in the map 4. If you haven’t used the app to map ash locations, simply enter an estimate of your ash population by size distribution
Comments & Questions
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Define Your Management Costs Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
ď&#x192;ź Enter customized cost estimates per tree of a specific size (or use default numbers) for removal, replanting, and treatment ď&#x192;ź The figure on the right shows default estimate values
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Default Treatment Costs Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Defaults: Emamectin benzoate (e.g. Tree-Age) treatment frequency = 2-3 years Imidacloprid (e.g. Merit) treatment frequency = 1 year Cost per DBH of treating ash trees with insecticide: Emamectin benzoate is approximately $15-16/inch diameter; estimate for Imidacloprid is approximately $13-17/inch
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Run Your Scenarios Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
Run the tool to create a scenario Review charts and tables of cost estimates Name a scenario, enter a description and comments in the text boxes Option to print the scenario Option to compare two scenarios
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources
Comments & Questions
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Compare Scenarios Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Select two scenarios to compare side by side. Click print to preview it, then print to PDF.
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
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Print Scenario Comparison Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Summary
Information Gathering
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Removal Costs Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software Software
Recap
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Planting Costs
Treatment Costs
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Additional Information Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
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Help with identifying susceptible species The Basics >> About >>
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General Information Species Identification Help
Creating a Road Map
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Other Software Features & Modules Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
- Public Engagement - Canopy Planner
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Public User Interface Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
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Educate & Engage with QR Codes Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
Colorado Tree Coalition manages/adds: - Species info on their www - Tree Collections and trees Kiosks in parks, schools, etc. w/QR code launches app
From Assessment to Action
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Educate & Engage with QR Codes Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
Customized off of the Tree Plotter platform / code base
From Assessment to Action
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Canopy Planner Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Tree Tracker
Canopy Planner
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Canopy Planner Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
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Public and Admin View existing tree canopy by geographies Plan areas for increasing tree canopy - Set weights to criteria - Determine suitability Grow canopy - Set canopy targets - Increase canopy by %’s - Save and print scenarios View resources to View, Plan, & Grow canopy
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Canopy Planner - Home Screen Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
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Program info Tree counter YouTube How-tos Quick buttons to Canopy Links to learn more
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Canopy Planner - View Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
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Canopy Planner - Plan Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
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From Assessment to Action
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Canopy Planner - Plan Intro
Themes & Criteria Sustainable Urban Forestry
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From Assessment to Action
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Canopy Planner - Plan Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Example: Plan areas for reducing urban heat islands
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From Assessment to Action
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Canopy Planner - Grow Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
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Canopy Planner - Grow Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
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From Assessment to Action
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Canopy Planner - Grow Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
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From Assessment to Action
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Software Support & Resources Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest UF Mgmt Mgmt Software
Software
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Initial TP training Online video tutorials FAQs and Take-a-Tour slides Quarterly TP updates (PDF via email) Quarterly training webinars Tech support (phone / email) More information @ www.treeplotter.com - Includes a TP User Guide, technology details, live chat support and more!
Creating a Road Map
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Intro
Sustainable Urban Forestry
Recap & Summary What is sustainable urban forestry?
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap Recap
What data do you need for effective management?
What do you do with this data? How can you manage and update this data?
Creating a Road Map
Resources
So, where do you get started? After the breakâ&#x20AC;Ś
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Intro
Creating a Road Map
Sustainable Urban Forestry
What do we have?
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Are we getting what we want?
What do we want?
Recap
Creating Creating a a Road RoadMap Map Resources
How do we get what we want?
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Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating Creating a a Road RoadMap Map Resources
Creating a Road Map Identify the needs and goals of your program
Raise Awareness, Funding, Increase Staffing? Tree inventory, outreach programs, workshops, volunteers
Develop a Maintenance Program? Tree inventory, Risk assessments, Volunteer young tree pruning
Understand Your Canopy? i-Tree Canopy, i-Eco, UTC, Tree inventories, Canopy Planner
Prioritize Tree Plantings? Canopy Planner, Tree inventories, Tree inventory software
Proactive Management? Tree inventories, Risk assessments, EAB Cost Calculator & Scenario Tool These tools will provide the data and resources for your plan for action to achieve your goals
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Sustainable Urban Forestry
Information Gathering
From Assessment to Action
Urban Forest Mgmt Software
Recap
Creating a Road Map
Resources Resources
Urban Forest Planning Resources Sustainable Urban Forest Guide Green Infrastructure & Forestry Toolkit Urban Forest Management Plan Toolkit Urban Forest Sustainability & Mgmt Audit Recommended Tree Species Sample Tree Ordinance Tree Ordinance Guidelines Tree Contracting Specifications Trees and Development Guidelines Municipal Urban Forestry Staff Tree Boards Urban Watershed Forestry Management MARC Regional Forestry Framework Criteria & Indicators for Strategic Urban Forest Planning & Mgmt
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Comments Comments & & Questions Questions
Comments & Questions THANK YOU! Chris Peiffer, Director of Urban Forestry Consulting
Penn-Del ISA Certified Arborist PD-2070A (717) 579-9890 | ChrisPeiffer@PlanItGeo.com
A geospatial technology, software, consulting, and planning firm specializing in urban natural resource management. Info@PlanItGeo.com www.planitgeo.com
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